YEARLY HIGH
0.0300 KRW
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0280 KRW

2020 IRR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IRR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0277 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0300 was up 3.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0289, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 IRR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 150 KRW
2019 Average 138 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 90 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0295
0.0257
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR to KRW Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0286, compared to 0.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0105 KRW (High: 0.0286 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 KRW (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0289) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+7.51%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0289
2019 Avg (March) 0.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0284 0.0274 0.0277
February 0.0289 0.0280 0.0284
March 0.0300 0.0281 0.0289
April 0.0294 0.0287 0.0290
May 0.0295 0.0290 0.0292
June 0.0290 0.0283 0.0287
July 0.0286 0.0181 0.0281
August 0.0284 0.0280 0.0282
September 0.0283 0.0276 0.0280
October 0.0277 0.0268 0.0272
November 0.0270 0.0262 0.0265
December 0.0263 0.0257 0.0260